CarVerify

Free Car Check

SL54 OEJ

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 599cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

21,195 mi
Last recorded21,195 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Smart (mcc)
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL54 OEJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2019 21,195 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

fuel cap slightly perished

Fail 20 Sep 2019 21,914 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded dangerous (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

fuel cap slightly perished

Pass 18 Sep 2018 20,335 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Sep 2018 20,331 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 20,142 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face coroded (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Sep 2017 20,139 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face coroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 17,603 miles

Nearside Rear Inner tyre wall cut

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner tyre wall cut

Pass 1 Oct 2015 15,633 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 14,616 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 14,028 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 12,842 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 1 Oct 2012 12,842 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 11,428 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 10,834 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 1 Oct 2010 10,829 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 10,049 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 9,007 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Oct 2007 7,631 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Coupe?

Based on 282,294 MOT tests across 17,380 vehicles.

71.5%
Pass Rate
3,273
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
17,380
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 9,153
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,215
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,697
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,268
Headlamp aim too low 5,252
Full Smart (mcc) City Coupe reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SL54 OEJ is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 46,856 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) City Coupe fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 9,153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SL54 OEJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) City Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 22 years old, this Smart (mcc) City Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SL54 OEJ?

You can check the full history of SL54 OEJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SL54 OEJ registered?

SL54 OEJ is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 28 September 2004.

Is SL54 OEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL54 OEJ shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SL54 OEJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SL54 OEJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.